San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury
• 2017-2018
Inspection Report for California Men’s Colony This report summarizes the observations and findings of the 2017-2018 San
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The CALPIA factories in the East facility areas have significant deficiencies in fire and safety standards due to their age and the codes at the time they were built.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The dog training in the West facility is enthusiastically supported by both staff and inmates.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
There is adequate incentive for prisoners to participate in programming classes and sessions.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
There is sufficient time for the programs to be effective prior to prisoner eligibility for release.
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 1
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CL1While the East and West facilities are under common management, their inmates and environments are quite distinct. The East facility is a higher security prison, where inmates are locked in cells and generally controlled most of the day. Their programming options are significant, but the vocational training in the CALPIA factories seems to be the most common endeavor. The West facility houses inmates requiring less security and provides them with freedoms commensurate with their status. They more actively participate in programming aimed at benefiting them after their release back into society. They seem to be working toward parole or release rather than just passing time. This parallels the distinctions at our County jail, between the main jail and the honor farm. Submitted on May 24, 2018 7